Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote vs IKA HABITAT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote
Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for presentations. Control slides, view speaker notes, and use a customizable pointer. Ideal for seamless slideshow navigation.
- Wireless remote control
- Next/Previous slide navigation
- Display speaker notes
- Presentation timer
- Customizable pointer icon
- Touchscreen or orientation control
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into a pointer and controller for PowerPoint or Keynote presentations. Has 'Next Slide' and 'Previous Slide' controls, and can show notes from presentations on the iPhone display along with a timer. Pointer icon can easily by replaced by any image, which could be used for humorous purposes. Touch the screen to show the pointer - which is controlled either by dragging your finger around the screen (easy) or by orientation (takes a little practice) - your choice. Requirements: Computer running Mac OS X 10.7 or higher, WiFi connection (on the same local network or by creating a computer-to-computer network), and PowerPoint or Keynote (choose the program on the back side of the App). Please note that this app cannot control an iPad Keynote presentation. A small Mac application, PointerServer, must be downloaded to your computer and started whenever Pointer is used. This program is available for free at: http://www.zentropysoftware.com/ZS/Pointer_files/PointerServer3.zip Please note that the presentation runs on your computer, not directly from the iPhone or iPad. Instead the iPhone/iPad controls the computer. A support e-mail address is listed at the support web site.
IKA HABITAT
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HABITAT research is the new smart laboratory bioreactor from IKA. As the first bioreactor with a lid stand, it ensures ergonomic working and a tidy laboratory. In combination with a circulator, it is also your fermenter. And if you connect light panels, your new photobioreactor. The app allows the user to easy monitoring and control bioprocess experiments with IKA HABITAT research. For more information about IKA Habitat please visit: https://www.ika.com/en/Products-Lab-Eq/Bioreactors-csp-233/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: IKA HABITAT at Free against Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's $0.99. IKA HABITAT also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 32 months). Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
IKA HABITAT is free to download; Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IKA HABITAT holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote ships an update every 32 months, IKA HABITAT every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote | IKA HABITAT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 47.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Zentropy Software | IKA-Werke GmbH & Co. KG |
Bugs and requests
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote
Reported bugs
3 issues- Incompatible with Windows and older macOS versions
- Requires separate desktop application download
- Slide transitions cause issues with syncing
Requested features
4 requests- View upcoming slide on iPhone
- Customizable pointer options
- Reverse orientation support
- Slide notes display on iPhone
IKA HABITAT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Pointer Remote for PowerPoint and Keynote
No in-app purchases
IKA HABITAT
No in-app purchases
Questions
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